Westpac

Stand by for mortgage hikes – could the first be in November?

Then bank trap that means you may not save

Susan BurchillMarch 7, 2018

You know that bank you’ve seen on TV with the cool logo and the friendly ad? It might look like an energetic young challenger - but in reality it’s probably own... Read More...

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The Wrap: How Alec Baldwin got Australia into debt

Peter LynchMarch 6, 2018

Why Uber and Airtasker means you won't get a pay rise No rate rise – and no pay rise, either. Both are likely to anger different Australian demographics. Nei... Read More...

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The worst financial products in Australia

Peter LynchOctober 6, 2017

In a week that saw some of the shonkiest products in Australia exposed, perhaps no-one should have been surprised that consumers went on a wallet strike. The e... Read More...

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ATM fees slashed, but what about other bank charges?

Teresa OoiSeptember 27, 2017

When the big four banks – Commonwealth, NAB, Westpac and ANZ - axed the ATM fees for customers who do not bank with them, eyebrows were raised whether other fee... Read More...

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3 Minute Roundup: Get into property with these big bank alternatives

Peter LynchMarch 24, 2017

However hard we try to steer away from Australia’s housing market mayhem, loan rate hikes and affordability crisis drags us back. But behind the big headlines ... Read More...

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Plastic Becomes Fantastic

Teresa OoiMarch 2, 2017

It’s what we are calling the “premium economy” credit card – though some may say it’s just economy. Westpac has launched a “no frills” credit card with a rat... Read More...

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Banks: They’re listening, we’re watching

Peter LynchFebruary 3, 2017

As MoneyTalk predicted several weeks ago, Australia’s banks have launched a charm offensive to win back customer trust. And not a moment too soon, in our vie... Read More...

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Is It The Right Time To Buy Bank Shares?

Walter MunroJanuary 25, 2017

At 5% fully franked dividends…just why aren’t the experts recommending we buy bank shares? Should you deposit your hard earned savings in a bank account earnin... Read More...

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The MoneyTalk Update: What the pundits say

Peter LynchOctober 24, 2016

Property prices continued to dominate commentators’ thoughts this week – with The Australian this morning carrying a warning from developer Mirvac about the dan... Read More...

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